Affording CDS

Everyone Should Experience an Education with Balance

The benefits of a CDS education are exceptional, but we understand it is a significant financial investment to join and remain a part of our community. As a result, and thanks to the generosity of our donors, funds are available to help make an education with balance a reality for families in need of financial assistance.

Like most independent schools in Ontario, CDS is funded 100 per cent through a combination of tuition fees, endowment earnings and annual fundraising and operates as a not-for-profit organization. In order to help you budget for a CDS education for your child, on this page we have outlined the expenses that you can anticipate and the financial resources available here at our school.

If, at any time during the Admissions process you would like to discuss your family's specific scenario, please contact the Office of Admissions to arrange a personal and confidential consultation with a professional in our Business Office. Such a meeting presents the opportunity to go over the tuition schedule options and all anticipated expenses related to your child's grade and interests.

Available Scholarships

The Country Day School is pleased to announce that our York Scholarship Bursary is available to two incoming Senior School students for the 2019-20 academic year. Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, these renewable entrance scholarships will provide support for up to 65% of tuition and additional fees throughout their high school career. Click here for full details.

Affording CDS

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The Country Day School has an established General Scholarship and Bursary Support Program that is currently funded by income generated from Endowment Funds and alternative sources as approved by the Board of Directors of the School. The process and timeline is unique for returning students and new applicants.

Bursaries are awarded based on financial need, include an independent third party review and are confidential. All applicants must meet the School’s terms for enrolment to be considered for a bursary. Bursaries demonstrate the School’s commitment to accessibility in providing a variety of applicants with the opportunity to experience a CDS education. The amount of financial assistance awarded is applied as a reduction of tuition fees.

Scholarships are awarded to a student in recognition of high achievement. Scholarships are based on merit, not on financial need, although they may be structured to include a financial need component. The amount of the scholarship awarded is applied as a reduction of tuition fees.